Concord Music signs Ivor Novello winning Justin Parker to global publishing deal

The recently restructured Concord Music has signed multi-award winning British songwriter and producer Justin Parker to a global publishing deal.

Over the last decade, Parker has written for Lana Del Rey, Bat for Lashes and Rihanna.

He has an Ivor Novello Award for Del Rey’s breakthrough hit ‘Video Games’ and wrote a total of five songs on her official debut, Born to Die.

With Bat For Lashes he was nominated for a second Ivor Novello Award in 2013 for the song ‘Laura’ and co-wrote Rihanna’s 2012 hit ‘Stay’ with Mikky Ekko.

Other artists Parker has collaborated with include Linkin Park, Skrillex, Gnash, Banks, Icona Pop, Sia and Birdy.

Artists he’s currently writing with include Years and Years, Mikky Ekko, Birdy, Kwabs, Mullally, Sigrid and Beberexa.

“Justin is a once in a generation songwriter.

“His songs have provided the soundtrack for so many; we are absolutely thrilled to welcome him to Concord in what looks to be a very exciting year!”

Kim Frankiewicz, concord music

Discussing the signing, Kim Frankiewicz, who was recently named EVP of Worldwide Creative at Concord Music, said: “Justin is a once in a generation songwriter.

“His songs have provided the soundtrack for so many; we are absolutely thrilled to welcome him to Concord in what looks to be a very exciting year!”

“concord’s genuine passion for what I do and the idea of working with a more boutique publisher was the perfect combination, I’m really excited about the music we’re going to make together.”

justin parker

Parker added: ”From the first moment I met Kim and her team I knew Concord was the right place for me.

“Their genuine passion for what I do and the idea of working with a more boutique publisher was the perfect combination, I’m really excited about the music we’re going to make together.”

Pictured left to right: Ed Poston (Concord), Megan Hall (Concord) Frances O’Connor (Good People Music), Ally Horn (Russells Solicitors), Justin Parker, Kim Frankiewicz (Concord), Olly Manhi (Concord), Harri Davies (Concord)Music Business Worldwide

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